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By Jennifer Gokenbach on April 25, 2013 Posted in Background Checks,Human ResourcesOn April 19, 2013, Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law SB 13-018, otherwise known as “the Employment Opportunity Act.” The Employment Opportunity Act prohibits employers from obtaining and using consumer credit information for employment purposes unless the credit information is “substantially related” to the position. Currently, there are only 8 other states where employment protections… Continue Reading

By Jennifer Gokenbach on March 7, 2013 Posted in Background Checks,Human Resources,Restrictive CovenantsPercolating since last year, Colorado’s Employment Opportunity Act has resurfaced in early 2013 and may be on the road to passage. Known as SB13-018, or Senate Bill 18, the Employment Opportunity Act recently passed its third reading in the Senate on February 12, 2013 (final vote, 20 in favor: 15 opposed) and now is before… Continue Reading

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Jennifer L. Gokenbach is the founder and principal attorney of Gokenbach Law, LLC - a boutique labor & employment defense firm with offices in Denver & Miami. Jennifer opened Gokenbach Law, LLC with the goal of providing high quality, personalized legal services to her business and executive clients.Read More

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